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"Midshipman's Hitch -- Take two round turns inside the bight, the same as a half-hitch repeated; stop up the end or let another half-hitch be taken or held by hand. Used for hooking a tackle for temporary purpose." -Brittanica, 1910

Midshipman's Hitch

"Midshipman's Hitch -- Take two round turns inside the bight, the same as a half-hitch repeated; stop…